The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
SYRACUSE, NY · Medicare-certified · 513 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus FacilityAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
Not yet rated
Overall rating not rated. Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a Special Focus Facility, with reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.72 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and $513,413 in fines over the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect protection, infection prevention and control, and resident self-determination.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7245 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $513,413special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7245.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.45
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.81
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 3.28
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
18.3%14.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.3%2.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.2%3.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.2%1.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%6.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0.2%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%17.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.3%12.8%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.9%14.4%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.4%3.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.2%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24%25.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%96.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.4%83.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: K
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $190,450 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $154,788 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $238,135 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $368,800 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $158,555 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,620 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $513,413 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $190,450
Federal fine
May 13, 2026
- 43 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Dec 15, 2025
- $154,788
Federal fine
Dec 15, 2025
- $158,555
Federal fine
Apr 18, 2025
- $9,620
Federal fine
Jan 23, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of UPSTATE SERVICES GROUP · 17 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 429 residents on an average day (84% of 513 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.